Dry Mouth (Xerostomia): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
网页Xerostomia (dry mouth) is the sensation you may feel when you don’t have enough saliva (spit). The salivary glands in your mouth produce saliva to lubricate your mouth and help keep it clean. Occasional dry mouth is normal. For instance, your mouth gets dry when you’re dehydrated.
Dry mouth - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2023年12月19日 · Dry mouth, also called xerostomia (zeer-o-STOE-me-uh), is when the salivary glands in the mouth don't make enough saliva to keep the mouth wet. Dry mouth often is due to aging, the side effects of certain medicines or radiation therapy for cancer.
Dry Mouth: Causes, Risks, and Treatments - WebMD
网页2023年9月5日 · Dry mouth, also known as Xerostomia, occurs when salivary glands don't make sufficient saliva to prevent the drying of the mouth.
Xerostomia (Dry Mouth) | American Dental Association
网页2023年4月20日 · The goals of treating xerostomia include identifying the possible cause(s), relieving discomfort, and preventing complications (e.g., dental caries and periodontal infections). Xerostomia may be alleviated by use of saliva substitutes and other interventions (e.g., chewing sugar-free gum).
Xerostomia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
网页2023年3月24日 · Xerostomia is defined as the sensation of oral dryness. Patients usually report mouth dryness, oral burning, swallowing difficulty, and decreased or altered taste.
Dry Mouth - National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
网页Dry mouth, also called xerostomia (ZEER-oh-STOH-mee-ah), is the condition of not having enough saliva. Learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Xerostomia: What Is It, Causes, Treatment, and More | Osmosis
网页2024年2月20日 · What is xerostomia? Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, can be a consequence of decreased saliva production or flow but may also arise in the absence of a measurable decrease in saliva quantity or flow. Saliva lubricates and cleans the oral cavity, including the oral mucosa.
Xerostomia: Understanding Dry Mouth - Web DMD
网页Xerostomia is a symptom that dentists use to describe a significant reduction in saliva production. The importance this has to patients is the vital function saliva plays in the mouth. Patients with xerostomia face numerous oral health challenges, including: Difficulty with denture retention and increased soreness from wearing dentures.
Dry mouth treatment: Tips for controlling dry mouth - Mayo Clinic
网页2023年5月27日 · There are some steps that you can take to ease dry mouth — also known as xerostomia (zeer-o-STOE-me-uh). Beyond these tips, you also can take steps to protect your oral health, which may help your dry mouth.
Dry mouth - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
网页2023年12月19日 · With this condition, also known as xerostomia, the salivary glands in the mouth don't make enough saliva to keep the mouth wet.
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